Gabelli Multimedia TrustGGT 51 ROA % is 15.75% as of Dec. 2025, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 10.99. GuruFocus rates GGT with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.33 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,639 Asset Management companies, Gabelli Multimedia Trust ranks better than 89.81% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Gabelli Multimedia Trust's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $33.39 Mil.
Gabelli Multimedia Trust's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $211.99 Mil. Therefore, Gabelli Multimedia Trust's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 15.75%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gabelli Multimedia Trust's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
GGT'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -35.07 Med: 10.99 Max: 20.97
Current: 20.79
During the past 9 years, Gabelli Multimedia Trust's highest ROA % was 20.97%. The lowest was -35.07%. And the median was 10.99%.
GGT's ROA % is ranked better than 89.81% of 1639
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 3.95
vs GGT: 20.79
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) revenue data.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Asset Management subindustry, Gabelli Multimedia Trust's ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Gabelli Multimedia Trust ROA % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Gabelli Multimedia Trust's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gabelli Multimedia Trust's ROA % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
In the calculation of annual ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Gabelli Multimedia Trust (GGT) has a ROA % of 15.75% as of Dec. 2025. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Gabelli Multimedia Trust and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 10.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Gabelli Multimedia Trust ranks #167 out of 1639 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 10.2%.
Is Gabelli Multimedia Trust's ROA % too high?
Gabelli Multimedia Trust's current ROA % of 15.75% is 43% above median its 10-year median of 10.99. The Asset Management industry median ROA % is 3.95. Gabelli Multimedia Trust's value of 15.75% is 298.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gabelli Multimedia Trust ranks #167 out of 1639 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gabelli Multimedia Trust has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gabelli Multimedia Trust's ROA % compare to EHI and DHF?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Gabelli Multimedia Trust ranks #167 out of 1639 companies for ROA %. This places Gabelli Multimedia Trust in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 3.95. Gabelli Multimedia Trust's value of 15.75% is 298.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.99 vs. the industry median of 3.95, Gabelli Multimedia Trust has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROA % for an Asset Management company?
The median ROA % among Asset Management companies is 3.95, based on 1,639 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Gabelli Multimedia Trust's current ROA % of 15.75% is 298.7% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Gabelli Multimedia Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median ROA % is 3.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gabelli Multimedia Trust's current ROA % is 15.75%, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 10.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gabelli Multimedia Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gabelli Multimedia Trust (GGT) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.33, compared to a current price of $4.08 — trading 51% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 15.75%, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 10.99 and 298.7% above the Asset Management industry median of 3.95. Gabelli Multimedia Trust's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Gabelli Multimedia Trust (GGT), the current ROA % is 15.75% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Gabelli Multimedia Trust (GGT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gabelli Multimedia Trust stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.08 is trading 51% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.33.
GuruFocus considers Gabelli Multimedia Trust to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for GGT:
ROA %: 15.75% (43% above median its 10-year median of 10.99)
GF Value™: $8.33 vs. price of $4.08 (51% below fair value)
Industry Position: 298.7% above the Asset Management median (#167 of 1639)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GGT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gabelli Multimedia Trust Inc is a non-diversified closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is the long-term growth of capital with income as a secondary objective. The fund invests majority of its assets, under normal market conditions, in common stock and other securities, including convertible securities, preferred stock, options, and warrants of companies in the telecommunications, media, publishing, and entertainment industries.
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